MELANCHTHON, PHILIPP


Meaning of MELANCHTHON, PHILIPP in English

(1497-1560) German reformer; influenced by Erasmus ; followed Luther ; systematized and defended Luther 's theology; wrote first protestant systematic theology Loci Communes ; tried reconciliation with Reformed and Catholics turned Lutheran ism from " Calvinism " to " Arminian "

Theological and philosophical biography English dict.      Английский словарь богословской и философской биографии .